Materials

Research at the University of Michigan has shown that nanoscale materials and device structures can be applied to the more efficient conversion of thermal energy to electric energy.

New semiconductors based on silicon germanium tin (GeSnSi) materials are being pursued for next-generation night vision infrared (IR) detectors.

As frequencies get higher, circuit materials must meet a special set of requirements to optimize designs in the mmWave frequency range.

RFID may become a large part of the “fabric” of the clothing industry to avoid counterfeiting of garments with high price tags.

What are the key ingredients for developing customized surface-mount packages that will ultimately achieve good electrical performance from dc to 50 GHz?

This novel technology allows for the creation of conductive tracks on fabric, making it a potential solution for a wide range of wearables.

A method for forming waveguide within layers of PCBs offers low-loss transmission lines at high frequencies.